Colin Gordon
@colinngordon.bsky.social
Vice-chair of @grassrootseu.bsky.social https://grassrootsforeurope.org/summary-reports/
Director @europeanmovement.co.uk
https://northeastbylines.co.uk/author/colingordon/
See also https://independent.academia.edu/GordonColin
Director @europeanmovement.co.uk
https://northeastbylines.co.uk/author/colingordon/
See also https://independent.academia.edu/GordonColin
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Grassroots for Europe Round Table #61 - Tracking tyranny, protecting freedom - with Prof. Christina Pagel [UCL]
What is Trump doing, how do we stop it here?
Tue 9 Dec 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM GMT
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@chrischirp @chrischirp.bsky.social
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What is Trump doing, how do we stop it here?
Tue 9 Dec 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM GMT
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Timely and impressive from @zoejardiniere.bsky.social and @anothereurope.bsky.social @grassrootsforeurope.org @europeanmovement.co.uk @fesonline.bsky.social
@nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social
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@nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social
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Time For Change: The evidence-based policies that can actually fix the immigration system
A new report from prominent migration expert Zoe Gardner has been enthusiastically welcomed by senior Labour backbenchers.
www.anothereurope.org
December 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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#PushForZoe
Push for supporting destitute refugees cruelly targeted by your beastly politicians and their #onlyfollowingorders goons.
Push for supporting destitute refugees cruelly targeted by your beastly politicians and their #onlyfollowingorders goons.
Over this weekend, we have pushed the @calaisappeal.bsky.social fundraiser to almost £10k!! 🥹🥹
Let’s give it a really big push this week🙏
I feel sure we can raise more than the far right did to send over their thugs to harass people ❤️💪
www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Let’s give it a really big push this week🙏
I feel sure we can raise more than the far right did to send over their thugs to harass people ❤️💪
www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
December 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
#PushForZoe
Push for supporting destitute refugees cruelly targeted by your beastly politicians and their #onlyfollowingorders goons.
Push for supporting destitute refugees cruelly targeted by your beastly politicians and their #onlyfollowingorders goons.
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I’m getting incredibly strong “Cameron tries to renegotiate & reduce migrants rights in the EU before campaigning for Remain” vibes here -
Anyone else? ☹️ #r4today
Anyone else? ☹️ #r4today
December 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I’m getting incredibly strong “Cameron tries to renegotiate & reduce migrants rights in the EU before campaigning for Remain” vibes here -
Anyone else? ☹️ #r4today
Anyone else? ☹️ #r4today
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Honoured to host the parliamentary launch of @zoejardiniere.bsky.social’s report with @anothereurope.bsky.social and @fesonline.bsky.social pragmatic steps the government could take to fix our immigration system.
December 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Honoured to host the parliamentary launch of @zoejardiniere.bsky.social’s report with @anothereurope.bsky.social and @fesonline.bsky.social pragmatic steps the government could take to fix our immigration system.
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I have found consolation and inspiration in Nadia Whittome, who remains loyal to and outspoken on true social democratic ideals and values with the Labour Party.
Honoured to host the parliamentary launch of @zoejardiniere.bsky.social’s report with @anothereurope.bsky.social and @fesonline.bsky.social pragmatic steps the government could take to fix our immigration system.
December 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I have found consolation and inspiration in Nadia Whittome, who remains loyal to and outspoken on true social democratic ideals and values with the Labour Party.
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This is also why we need to change course 180 degrees on INTEGRATION:
If our crisis can be alleviated by welcoming newcomers, then we need strong institutions, courts that treat us with equal human rights, well-resourced schools, all the things the right hates www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If our crisis can be alleviated by welcoming newcomers, then we need strong institutions, courts that treat us with equal human rights, well-resourced schools, all the things the right hates www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot
These are the facts: plummeting birth rates mean that without attracting immigration, many countries are sliding towards collapse, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This is also why we need to change course 180 degrees on INTEGRATION:
If our crisis can be alleviated by welcoming newcomers, then we need strong institutions, courts that treat us with equal human rights, well-resourced schools, all the things the right hates www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If our crisis can be alleviated by welcoming newcomers, then we need strong institutions, courts that treat us with equal human rights, well-resourced schools, all the things the right hates www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s National Security Strategy Is as Extreme as We Said It Would Be
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Trump’s National Security Strategy Is as Extreme as We Said It Would Be
The official document rails against “destabilizing population flows” and “civilizational erasure” in Europe – as Zeteo reported it would.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Trump’s National Security Strategy Is as Extreme as We Said It Would Be
open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
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This year I’m doing something different - I’m only going to talk about this one appeal.
Please donate at the link here if you possibly can, or share this to beat the far right vigilante groups 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Please donate at the link here if you possibly can, or share this to beat the far right vigilante groups 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
December 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This year I’m doing something different - I’m only going to talk about this one appeal.
Please donate at the link here if you possibly can, or share this to beat the far right vigilante groups 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Please donate at the link here if you possibly can, or share this to beat the far right vigilante groups 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
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Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump
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open.substack.com/pub/timothyg...
Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump
The new US national security strategy shows us Europeans exactly where we stand: alone.
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump
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open.substack.com/pub/timothyg...
Grassroots for Europe Round Table #61 - Tracking tyranny, protecting freedom - with Prof. Christina Pagel [UCL]
What is Trump doing, how do we stop it here?
Tue 9 Dec 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM GMT
Book: www.tickettailor.com/events/grass...
@chrischirp @chrischirp.bsky.social
@grassrootsforeurope.org
What is Trump doing, how do we stop it here?
Tue 9 Dec 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM GMT
Book: www.tickettailor.com/events/grass...
@chrischirp @chrischirp.bsky.social
@grassrootsforeurope.org
December 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Grassroots for Europe Round Table #61 - Tracking tyranny, protecting freedom - with Prof. Christina Pagel [UCL]
What is Trump doing, how do we stop it here?
Tue 9 Dec 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM GMT
Book: www.tickettailor.com/events/grass...
@chrischirp @chrischirp.bsky.social
@grassrootsforeurope.org
What is Trump doing, how do we stop it here?
Tue 9 Dec 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM GMT
Book: www.tickettailor.com/events/grass...
@chrischirp @chrischirp.bsky.social
@grassrootsforeurope.org
"Your Party keeps name".
What else could it have become?
Our Party?
Not my party?
Their party?
What else could it have become?
Our Party?
Not my party?
Their party?
November 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
"Your Party keeps name".
What else could it have become?
Our Party?
Not my party?
Their party?
What else could it have become?
Our Party?
Not my party?
Their party?
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We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way to get rid of Citizens United. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
November 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way to get rid of Citizens United. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
Modest proposal.
Trump wants to be awarded the Nobel peace prize.
Trump has renamed the US Department of Defense the Department of War.
Trump wants to start wars against Venezuela, migrants, opponents.
Create a Nobel prize for war, awarded annually to President Trump.
@timothysnyder.bsky.social
Trump wants to be awarded the Nobel peace prize.
Trump has renamed the US Department of Defense the Department of War.
Trump wants to start wars against Venezuela, migrants, opponents.
Create a Nobel prize for war, awarded annually to President Trump.
@timothysnyder.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Modest proposal.
Trump wants to be awarded the Nobel peace prize.
Trump has renamed the US Department of Defense the Department of War.
Trump wants to start wars against Venezuela, migrants, opponents.
Create a Nobel prize for war, awarded annually to President Trump.
@timothysnyder.bsky.social
Trump wants to be awarded the Nobel peace prize.
Trump has renamed the US Department of Defense the Department of War.
Trump wants to start wars against Venezuela, migrants, opponents.
Create a Nobel prize for war, awarded annually to President Trump.
@timothysnyder.bsky.social
Helluva a week in America
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
Helluva a week in America
5 minute rundown of the main things you need to know about the last few days
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Helluva a week in America
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open.substack.com/pub/christin...
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Brilliant thecritic.co.uk/auntie-in-th...
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Brilliant thecritic.co.uk/auntie-in-th...
3 ways Trump has undermined civil rights since Monday
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open.substack.com/pub/christin...
3 ways Trump has undermined civil rights since Monday
2 minutes going over 3 ways Trump has undermined civil rights since Monday.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 AM
3 ways Trump has undermined civil rights since Monday
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open.substack.com/pub/christin...
From European Movement International
"Defending Europe’s Democracy: EU Civil Society Strategy and the European Democracy Shield"
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"Defending Europe’s Democracy: EU Civil Society Strategy and the European Democracy Shield"
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policy focus 13-11-2025
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November 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
From European Movement International
"Defending Europe’s Democracy: EU Civil Society Strategy and the European Democracy Shield"
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"Defending Europe’s Democracy: EU Civil Society Strategy and the European Democracy Shield"
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Catholic Bishops Rebuke U.S. ‘Mass Deportation’ of Immigrants
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
9 Nov: attacking enemies, helping allies, cowing institutions and purging the military...
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9 Nov: attacking enemies, helping allies, cowing institutions and purging the military...
9th November: quick rundown of some classic autocratic behaviours over the past few days in America
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November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
9 Nov: attacking enemies, helping allies, cowing institutions and purging the military...
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Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has floated the idea of withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights.
Five Polish human rights law scholars explain why this would be a dangerous move – and why the Convention remains vital for Poland:
verfassungsblog.de/what-is-the-...
Five Polish human rights law scholars explain why this would be a dangerous move – and why the Convention remains vital for Poland:
verfassungsblog.de/what-is-the-...
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has floated the idea of withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights.
Five Polish human rights law scholars explain why this would be a dangerous move – and why the Convention remains vital for Poland:
verfassungsblog.de/what-is-the-...
Five Polish human rights law scholars explain why this would be a dangerous move – and why the Convention remains vital for Poland:
verfassungsblog.de/what-is-the-...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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